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U.S. Cannabis Legalization Update: Who’s Still Waiting and Who May Legalize

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states and the District of Columbia currently have legal cannabis, medical or recreational. Despite this massive shift in cannabis policy, however, a few states are still dragging their feet on cannabis legalization. To its credit, the state does seem to be making minor strides toward cannabis legalization lately.

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Marijuana Legalization May Decrease Crime in Nearby States

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Law enforcement, policy makers, and public citizens have long debated how recreational marijuana legalization influences crime and public safety. Most existing research focuses on crime in legalized states. But how does cannabis legalization impact crime in neighboring states? Researchers Francis D.

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Psilocybin Alpha Publish Psychedelic Legalization & Decriminalization Tracker

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As the psychedelic renaissance contributes to a swelling pool of safety and efficacy data pertaining to the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelic medicine, many localities—particularly in North America—are revising their legal frameworks. Click image to learn more. The map below seeks to track these initiatives.

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Marijuana Legalization Linked to Decline in Youth Drug Treatment Admissions

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As marijuana legalization continues to expand across the country, scientists are interested in tracking how legalization influences adolescents. Researchers from Temple University sought to find out how recreational marijuana legalization in Washington and Colorado influenced adolescent treatment admissions for cannabis.

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Cannabis Use Has Risen With Legalization and COVID-19 Lockdowns

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A new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) suggests that cannabis consumption levels soared amid COVID-19 lockdowns and wide-ranging legalization. So far, 19 states, Washington, D.C., and Guam have legalized cannabis for recreational purposes. For example, New Mexico generated $22.1

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A Founder Looks at 50: Keith Stroup on Starting NORML

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On NORML’s 50th anniversary, NORML’s Founder Keith Stroup reflects back on a lifetime as America’s foremost marijuana smoker and legalization advocate. This is the first in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement. Starting NORML.

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Navigating The Marijuana Legal Landscape: 5 Benefits For Consumers

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In this article, you’ll learn the benefits of the current medical-legal landscape of cannabis worldwide. Determines Legal Rights, Obligations, And Compliance . It’s important for consumers to know where weed is legal to ascertain their legal rights, determine legal obligations, and ensure strict compliance with cannabis laws.